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Canadian Airline Loses Life Vests to Save Fuel

Move saves 55 lbs. per flight for carrier that stays near shore

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 29, 08 9:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - An Air Canada regional airline is removing life vests from its fleet to reduce weight and increase fuel economy, the AP reports. Citing Canada’s regulations, which do not require life vests on flights that stay within 50 miles of shore, Jazz advises passengers to use their seat cushions as floatation devices. More »

More about:  FAA • airline safety • airlines • fuel economy • Air Canada • airline passenger's bill of rights

Bumped From Your Flight?
Airline Could Owe You $800

Feds double amount passengers can receive over overbooked planes

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Apr 16, 08 6:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will be eligible for up to $800 for their inconvenience, the Los Angeles Times reports. The US Department of Transportation today doubled the amount passengers can receive, with the exact figure depending upon the ticket price and how long it takes passengers to reach their intended destination. The rule goes into effect next month. More »

More about:  airline industry • airline delays • transportation • airline passengers • consumer protection • airline passenger's bill of rights

 Tips for Grumpy Fliers 

There are some things passengers can do to take control of their airport fates

CNN CNN Apr 11, 08 12:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - With customer complaints up 60% and operational performance at an all-time low, it's not a good time for the airline industry—or its passengers. CNN offers these tips to fractious fliers: Research, research, research: Check out airline performance at FlightStats.com or FlightAware.com before buying your ticket, book a flight during an airport’s least congested times (midday or late night). More »

More about:  list • travel • airline industry • airplane • airport • airline delays • airline passenger's bill of rights

Appeals Court Strikes Down NY's Passenger 'Bill of Rights'

Federal deregulation law takes precedence

Bloomberg Bloomberg Mar 25, 08 5:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - A New York law, known as the airline “passenger bill of rights,” was rejected today by a US appeals court, Bloomberg reports. The measure required airlines to provide food and water when their delayed plane has sat on the tarmac for more than three hours. The court said it was pre-empted by a 1978 statute to decrease federal regulation of airlines. More »

More about:  New York • airline industry • airline • regulation • consumer advocacy • airline passenger's bill of rights • Air Transport Association

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